Top 10 Cheapest Diesel Cars in India

We all know about the rising prices of fuel in India. With this, more and more people are getting inclined towards purchasing diesel cars as diesel is cheaper than petrol. This is despite the fact that diesel cars are comparatively expensive than their petrol variants. Diesel cars also give better performance than petrol cars in terms of power. Also, due to advancement in technology, diesel cars these days make much less noise as compared to earlier. Today, lets have a look at 10 cheapest diesel cars in India. Since price is an important factor while buying a car, this article will help you in your decision while choosing a diesel car.

Top 10 Cheapest Diesel Cars in India

Below is the list of top 10 cheapest diesel cars in India, starting from the most expensive in the list to the cheapest.

10. Hyundai i 10 Diesel

Price- Starting Rs 5.82 lakhs (ex showroom, Delhi)

Mileage- 24 km/ltr

Undoubtedly, the petrol version of the i 10 has been Hyundai’s one of the major successes in India. Now, Hyundai has also come up with the diesel version of the i 10. The Hundai i10 Diesel comes equipped with a 6.2-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Other features include hubcaps, red side body decals, blackened B-Pillar, rear spoiler with integrated brake lights. Hyundai has also launched i 10 Grand, a special edition as a celebration of Hyundai’s completion of 20 years in India. The i10 diesel returns a mileage of 24 kmpl with a 1.1-litre engine. Hyundai i 10 makes it to No.10 in our list of cheapest diesel cars in India.

9. Maruti Swift Diesel

Price- Starting Rs 5.77 lakhs(ex showroom, Delhi)

Mileage- 18 km/ ltr (city)

With its great performance and impressive mileage the Maruti Swift is one of the best cars in its segment. It is one of the most successful hatchback diesel cars in India when it comes to fuel efficiency and price. The Swift Diesel is powered by a 1.3 Ltr diesel engine. The latest model of the Swift Diesel gives you with features which provides extra comfort, better improved interiors and many advanced safety features. The Maruti Swift is at No.9 in our list of top 10 cheapest diesel cars in India.

8. Fiat Punto Diesel

Price- Starting from Rs.5.63 lakh ( ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Mileage- 20.3 km/ ltr

Fiat Punto is one of the most popular hatchback diesel car in India by Fiat, the Italian Automobile Manufacturer. Apart from its excellent features, Fiat Punto diesel provides great interiors. The Fiat Punto is powered by a powerful 1.3 Liter engine. Talking about the Grande Punto, it is the third largest hatchback in India by Fiat Motors. The Fiat Punto makes it to the No.8 position in our list of cheapest diesel cars in India.

7. Ford Figo Diesel

Price-Starting from Rs.5.61 lakh ( ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Mileage- 18.5 km/ ltr

Ford Figo was the first hatchback launched by Ford India. The Figo also comes in a diesel variant which is known for its affordable price. The diesel version of the Ford Figo provides great comfort and has an all new infotainment system with bluetooth connectivity. It comes with basic safety and security features. The hatchback from Ford comes in a number of vibrant colours. The Figo is powered by a 1.4 Liter Duratorq Diesel engine which gives a mileage of anything between 14.5 kmpl-18.5 kmpl from Ford Figo Diesel. Ford Figo makes it to No.7 in our list of top 10 cheapest diesel cars in India.

6. Maruti Ritz Diesel

Price– Starting from Rs.5.50 lakh ( ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Mileage- 21.1 Km/ltr

At Rs 5.5 lakh the Maruti Ritz Diesel is a great buy. The Ritz Diesel is powered by a 1.2 ltr, 4-cylinder, DDiS diesel engine that pumps out 74 bhp of power and 190 nm of torque. It returns an impressive mileage of 21.1 kmpl. Talking about its features, the Maruti Ritz Diesel has adjustable outside rear view mirrors, body colored bumpers and wheel caps. It’s tall boy design gives it a good road presence. Being a product of Maruti, the Ritz Diesel has low maintenance and is a great value for money offering. Maruti Ritz hence makes it to No.6 in our list of cheapest diesel cars available in India.

5. Mahindra KUV 100 Diesel

Price– Starting from Rs.5.35 lakh ( ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Mileage- 25.3 Km/ltr

The KUV100 diesel is a new diesel car in India by Mahindra. Launched in early 2016, the KUV100 is promoted by Mahindra as the Young SUV. The KUV100 diesel looks stylish and offers 5 seater and 6 seater options. It comes loaded with features like latest infotainment system with bluetooth connectivity with Mahindra Bluesense App, great comfort & leg room. One may go for the explorer kit which makes the KUV100 look stunning. The KUV100 Diesel is giving great compition to the Maruti Swift and Hyundai i10. Buyers looking for Ford Ecosport, might ultimately gof for this cheaper mini SUV, Mahindra KUV100. It is powered by 1.2-litre mFalcon D75 Diesel Engine. Mahindra KUV100 being a great buy is at No.5 in our list of 10 cheapest diesel cars available in India.

4. Chevrolet Beat Diesel

Price– Starting from Rs. 5.16 lakh ( ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Mileage- 25.44 Km/ltr

The Chevrolet Beat Diesel with its stylish, bold and beautiful looks is a stunning car by Chevrolet. The Beat Diesel comes with an advanced smart tech engine for good performance and fuel efficiency, The superior fuel efficiency and super handling performance of the Chevrolet Beat Diesel makes it one of the best diesel car in its segment. Chevrolet Beat Diesel gives a very impressive mileage of 25.44 kmpl with its 1.0 Litre Engine and hence it makes it to No.4 in our list of cheapest diesel cars available in India.

3. Maruti Celerio Diesel

Price– Starting from Rs. 4.90 lakh ( ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Mileage- 27.62 Km/ltr

The new offering from Maruti, the Maruti Celerio offers ABS and dual Airbags as an option that too for the base version as well. Celerio is also the first diesel car by Maruti to be powered by a compact 800 cc diesel engine. The 800-cc diesel engine pumps out 47 bhp of power at 3500 rpm and 125 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. It returns an excellent mileage of 27.62 kmpl. Maruti Celerio thus makes it to No.3 in our list of cheapest Indian diesel cars.

2. Tata Indica Diesel

Price– Starting from Rs. 4.68 lakh ( ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Mileage- 25.0 Km/ltr

The Tata Indica Diesel is known to be one of the most successful and fuel efficient hatchback cars ever by Tata Motors. Its cabin is very spacious and gives the feel of a big car. It comes with attractive dual tone interiors. It also comes with an advanced F-Shift gearbox and a great new dual path suspension that offers much better handling and driveability. Tata Indica easily makes it to the No.2 spot in our list of 10 cheapest Indian diesel cars

1. Tata Tiago Diesel

Price– Starting from Rs. 3.94 lakh ( ex-Showroom, Delhi)

Mileage- 27.8 Km/ltr

Tata Tiago Diesel is a stylish offering from Tata and has elegant looks. It is certainly a value for money hatchback. Tata Motors has put in a lot of efforts on the quality of this car. Despite it small looks, it has a strong built. The Tata Tiago Diesel is built with superb quality and well thought out interiors.With a 242 liter boot space, the car has ample storage space. Other features of the Tata Tiago include 2 driving modes, parking sensors + display, cooled glovebox, full MID & much more. Tata Tiago Diesel is powered by a 1,047 cc , 3-cylinder, 12V DOHC common rail engine which delivers an excellent mileage of 27.8 kmpl. Tata Tiago makes it to the No.1 in our list of 10 cheapest Indian diesel cars.

About Abhishek Barmase

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